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NIRA
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is Somalia’s key government body responsible for establishing and maintaining the country's comprehensive national identification system. Established under the Identification and Registration Act (Law No. 009 of March 2023), NIRA is entrusted with the task of providing every citizen and legal resident with a secure, verifiable identity through the issuance of a unique National Identification Number (NIN), also known as 'Tirsi Aqoonsi' in Somali.
Enhancing Identity Management in Somalia
NIRA ensures comprehensive verification, registration, and identification of individuals, fostering a secure and reliable identity infrastructure for citizens and legal residents within and outside Somalia.
Verification
NIRA verifies the national IDs of all individuals registered both inside and outside of Somalia
- National ID Card
- Residence Identity Card
Identification
NIRA monitors the national ID records of all registered individuals, both domestically and abroad.
- Fingerprint
- Face recognition
The Steps of
How to Apply
step 01
Applicants submit their application, starting the process of issuing credentials.
step 02
Necessary data is collected from the submitted application to ensure all required information is available.
step 03
The collected data is thoroughly reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
step 04
Upon successful review, the credentials are issued to the applicant, completing the process.
Data Collected for Registration
This comprehensive system records vital personal information and biometrics to create a unique National Identification Number (NIN) for each individual.
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September 24 2024
Upper House Committee Hosts Community Engagement on Somali National ID Rollout with Full Participation of NIRA
The Upper House Committee on Interior Affairs, Reconciliation,
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September 24 2024
NIRA Holds Deputy Director Handover Ceremony at Headquarters
NIRA hosted an official handover event at its headquarters as the outgoing Deputy Director
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September 30 2024
NIRA Commemorates International Identity Day with a Special Event Highlighting Achievements and Future Plans
Marked International Identity Day with a special event at its headquarters in Mogadishu.
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